Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home, with pastor Eric Fairhurst officiating. Burial will be in Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care of Greater Wayne County, 2525 Back Orrville Road, Wooster 44691.

Marian was born Aug. 29, 1937, in Barnsville, to John Thomas and Thelma Gertrude (Stevens) Vermillion, and married Lida (Gene) Messenger on Oct. 2, 1966. He preceded her in death.

She had worked at Your Pizza Shop for many years and was still known by many as the pizza lady. She also worked at the Sweet Shop, and retired from Dutch Country. She loved spending time with her family, playing cards, slots, loved watching the Cleveland Indians, and music.